Blessed Pope John XXIII Academy Lynda Wright, Principal PK3 through Grade 8 PK3 and PK4 - Full Day & Half Day Programs Full Day Instructional Kindergarten Before and After School Care Religious education is an integral part of the daily curriculum. For more information call 973-731-3503 Religious Education for Children attending public/non-Catholic school: Pauline Alger, Pastoral Associate for Religious Formation Grades 1 through 4 - Sunday, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Grades 5 through 7 - Tuesday, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Grade 8 - contact the Religious Education Office (973) 669-8331 for schedule Juniors and Seniors in high school who are looking for service opportunities are invited to work in the Religious Ed Program with children of special needs. Contact Mrs. Alger at 973-669-8331. Religious Education Schedule: Grades K-4 - Sunday, Feb 10 - 10:00-11:15 a.m. Grades 5-7 - Tuesday, Feb. 12 - 7:00-8:15 p.m. There will be no classes on President’s Day weekend (2/17). There will be classes on Tuesday (2/19) for the upper grades Parents of children at sacramental age: Please remember that Archdiocesan policy mandates two years of preparation for sacraments. Parents of children who are approaching Eucharist or Confirmation age need to register their children in the Religious Education program. Confirmation will be celebrated November 18, 2007 at 3:00 p.m., Archbishop Peter Gerety presiding. As the candidates begin the final preparation for the sacrament, please pray with them and for them. RCIA, or Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Anyone interested in becoming a Catholic or who is already Catholic and would like to receive the sacraments of Eucharist and/or Confirmation, please call 973-669-8331. Our sessions are on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria.